Absolute 47 FLY Yachts For Sale

The Absolute 47 FLY is a 14.63m (48ft) Italian flybridge cruiser on twin Volvo Penta IPS650 pod drives with a three-cabin, two-head layout that sleeps six.

In the Absolute range this hull sits between the 45 Fly and 50 Fly and uses a planing hull drawn from scratch for IPS. Power comes from twin 480 hp IPS650 diesels on diesel fuel, with a quoted top speed around 29 knots and a real-world 25 knots on test. The boat comes onto the plane at about 15 knots with Volvo trim assist and feels happiest at a 20-22 knot cruise, with roughly 250 nautical miles of range at that pace. The lower helm sits to starboard beside a side door for fast access to the deck, with joystick control and an optional bow thruster; a second helm on the flybridge gives another driving position with the same core controls. An aft galley sits by the cockpit with a drop window and bar top, so the cockpit and saloon can work as one space or close off in poor weather.

This 47 FLY uses resin-infused GRP and a bonded grid to form a stiff structure, with uplifted topsides and large hull windows to push volume and light into the lower deck. It shares design language with the Navetta line but stands on its own hull as a full flybridge cruiser rather than a semi-displacement “mini ship”. The IPS installation sits far aft under the cockpit sole, which frees volume for a forward owner’s cabin, an amidships double that can act as a second suite, and a separate twin, all reached through pocket doors with a clear, linear layout.

Reasons to Buy a 47 FLY

If you're looking for an Absolute 47 FLY for sale, this boat makes sense for an owner-operator who wants a sub-50 ft flybridge with three usable cabins, strong IPS manners in marinas and a quiet, mid-20 knot cruise rather than sharp sports handling. It suits Med or Solent-style coastal work where aft-galley flow, decent cockpit shade and a full flybridge matter as much as outright speed. The layout gives real privacy for two couples, or a family, and the engine room and systems are set out for an owner who likes to keep a close eye on the hardware.

• Twin Volvo IPS650 pods
• Three separate cabins
• Aft galley to cockpit
• Owner-run flybridge yacht

If you're considering buying the Absolute 47 FLY but want to explore similar yachts in the same style, YachtBuyer also lists every model in the Absolute Flybridge range for sale. You can also browse all Absolute Yachts for sale to compare sizes, layouts, pricing, and specifications across the full range.